Biden to allow higher ethanol fuel blend this summer in bid to lower gas prices
President Joe Biden has journeyed to corn-rich Iowa to announce he's suspending federal rules that restrict ethanol in gasoline, aiming to strike at least a small blow against surging inflation.
President Joe Biden has journeyed to corn-rich Iowa to announce he's suspending federal rules that restrict ethanol in gasoline, aiming to strike at least a small blow against surging inflation.
Illinois Dems forcing private businesses to display 'free election year advertising,' critics say
Illinois Democrats passed legislation requiring private businesses to display messages that amount to "free election year advertising" for the party, Republican critics argue.
Illinois Democrats passed legislation requiring private businesses to display messages that amount to "free election year advertising" for the party, Republican critics argue.
Illinois budget allows residents breaks on gas and groceries
Most Illinoisans will get a check from the state, as part of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s balanced budget.
Most Illinoisans will get a check from the state, as part of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s balanced budget.
Illinois budget allows for breaks on gas and groceries
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and leaders of the Illinois House and Senate on Thursday announced agreement on a state spending plan that aims to fight nagging, near-record inflation by giving $1.8 billion back to taxpayers.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and leaders of the Illinois House and Senate on Thursday announced agreement on a state spending plan that aims to fight nagging, near-record inflation by giving $1.8 billion back to taxpayers.
Tips to consider when signing up for gas reward credit cards
Consumer reporter Steve Noviello talks about the pitfalls of gas reward credit cards and which ones offer the best bang for your buck.
Consumer reporter Steve Noviello talks about the pitfalls of gas reward credit cards and which ones offer the best bang for your buck.
7 accused of stealing over $60,000 worth of fuel from Circle K gas stations in Hillsborough County
The suspects are accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of gasoline across the Bay Area.
The suspects are accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of gasoline across the Bay Area.
Corn could be the answer to high gas prices
Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.
Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.
Chicago to give away gas cards to commuters
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the city will supply gas and transit cards to residents in an effort to relieve pain at the pump.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the city will supply gas and transit cards to residents in an effort to relieve pain at the pump.
Lightfoot announces new program that will provide free gas, CTA cards to Chicago residents
According to the release, up to 50,000 physical prepaid cards of $150 will be distributed to eligible residents via a lottery system. These cards will be valid for one year after receipt and may only be spent on the cost of fuel at gas stations located within Chicago. Applications are limited to one per household. Beginning in May, cards will be distributed in five successive monthly waves of 10,000 residents.
According to the release, up to 50,000 physical prepaid cards of $150 will be distributed to eligible residents via a lottery system. These cards will be valid for one year after receipt and may only be spent on the cost of fuel at gas stations located within Chicago. Applications are limited to one per household. Beginning in May, cards will be distributed in five successive monthly waves of 10,000 residents.
Biden plans to tap U.S. oil reserve for 6 months to control surging gas prices
President Joe Biden on Thursday ordered the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation?s strategic petroleum reserve for six months, a bid to control energy prices that have spiked after the United States and allies imposed steep sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
President Joe Biden on Thursday ordered the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation?s strategic petroleum reserve for six months, a bid to control energy prices that have spiked after the United States and allies imposed steep sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Mayor Lightfoot announces $12.5M will go to Chicagoans to combat high gas prices, transit costs
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday the city will spend $12.5 million providing prepaid gas and transit cards to Chicagoans.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday the city will spend $12.5 million providing prepaid gas and transit cards to Chicagoans.
Chicago City Council to consider plan to roll back 3 cents per gallon tax increase on Monday
In Illinois, drivers pay an average of 70 cents per gallon in fuel taxes. The state motor fuel tax is 39 cents alone.
In Illinois, drivers pay an average of 70 cents per gallon in fuel taxes. The state motor fuel tax is 39 cents alone.
Chicago City Council to consider plan to roll back 3 cents per gallon tax increase on Monday
In Illinois, drivers pay an average of 70 cents per gallon in fuel taxes. The state motor fuel tax is 39 cents alone. Natalie Bomke reports.
In Illinois, drivers pay an average of 70 cents per gallon in fuel taxes. The state motor fuel tax is 39 cents alone. Natalie Bomke reports.
Lightfoot to waive 3-cents-a-gallon gas tax hike temporarily to ease pain at pump
'POLITICAL STUNT'? Mayor Lightfoot will roll back her 3-cents-a-gallon gas tax increase temporarily to provide relief for motorists squeezed by skyrocketing gas prices, however, an influential alderperson warned the temporary break would be viewed as a “political stunt.”
'POLITICAL STUNT'? Mayor Lightfoot will roll back her 3-cents-a-gallon gas tax increase temporarily to provide relief for motorists squeezed by skyrocketing gas prices, however, an influential alderperson warned the temporary break would be viewed as a “political stunt.”
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot to announce gas relief proposal Monday
Gas taxes in Illinois add up to be the second highest in the nation, next to California. Now, relief in Chicago may be on the way.
Gas taxes in Illinois add up to be the second highest in the nation, next to California. Now, relief in Chicago may be on the way.
Lightfoot to announce gas relief proposal Monday
With Illinois drivers paying an average of 70 cents a gallon in taxes, many are now pushing for a break.
With Illinois drivers paying an average of 70 cents a gallon in taxes, many are now pushing for a break.
Wilson?s 2nd Chicago gas giveaway goes smoother, says 3rd a possibility
Flocks of people are heading to select stations across Chicagoland Thursday, as businessman Dr. Willie Wilson is back at it again, donating a total of $1 million in free gas for those struggling to afford the high prices in both Chicago and suburban Cook County.
Flocks of people are heading to select stations across Chicagoland Thursday, as businessman Dr. Willie Wilson is back at it again, donating a total of $1 million in free gas for those struggling to afford the high prices in both Chicago and suburban Cook County.
Tim McGill's giveaways were much worse than a gas card
While thousands of drivers are celebrating a free gas fill-up thanks to Dr. Willie Wilson's $1-million gas giveaway Thursday, some lucky ones this morning got a visit from FOX 32?s Tim McGill. Tim wound up staging his own giveaway at a gas station in Evanston, and his prizes were all worth considerably less than a $50 gas card.
While thousands of drivers are celebrating a free gas fill-up thanks to Dr. Willie Wilson's $1-million gas giveaway Thursday, some lucky ones this morning got a visit from FOX 32?s Tim McGill. Tim wound up staging his own giveaway at a gas station in Evanston, and his prizes were all worth considerably less than a $50 gas card.
Chicago free gas giveaway: 48 places where you can fill up for free Thursday
Flocks of people are heading to select stations across Chicagoland Thursday, as businessman Dr. Willie Wilson is back at it again, donating a total of $1 million in free gas for those struggling to afford the high prices in both Chicago and suburban Cook County.
Flocks of people are heading to select stations across Chicagoland Thursday, as businessman Dr. Willie Wilson is back at it again, donating a total of $1 million in free gas for those struggling to afford the high prices in both Chicago and suburban Cook County.
Chicago area residents gear up for another round of free gas on Thursday
Last week, there was gridlock traffic and lots of chaos at Chicago gas stations when businessman Dr. Willie Wilson donated $200,000 worth of free gas. On Thursday, he'll do another round. This time worth $1-million.
Last week, there was gridlock traffic and lots of chaos at Chicago gas stations when businessman Dr. Willie Wilson donated $200,000 worth of free gas. On Thursday, he'll do another round. This time worth $1-million.